Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Chains
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Genesis Health Clubs Foundation Raises Over $250,000 at Annual Gala to Provide Shoes, Beds and Athletic Grants for Kids in Poverty
Posted: December 1, 2021 in Chains
WICHITA, KS - Genesis Foundation for Fitness and Tennis (GFFT) raised over $250,000 in funds to sponsor underserved children at the annual Rat Pack Gala & Casino Night. The proceeds raised will help children in need live a better life, by providing them with new shoes, quality sleeping essentials and athletic grants. Rodney Steven II, Owner and President of Genesis Health Clubs and Chairman of the Board for GFFT was pleased by this year’s Gala and turnout of 280 attendees, stating how grateful he was to be a part of a team that gives back to the community. Read More...
The St. James Expands Cutting-Edge Performance Training Experience with New Location
Posted: December 1, 2021 in Chains
SPRINGFIELD, VA - The St. James, the Washington region’s premier performance training, sports development and wellness company, has announced plans to open a new athletic training and recovery concept, The St. James Performance Club in Reston Town Center in the spring of 2022. With almost 25,000 square feet of state-of-the-art training space, the new Performance Club will offer an elite approach to health, wellness and performance for the entire Reston community. Read More...
New York Sports Clubs Announces Strategic Acquisition of Kettlebell Concepts, Inc.
Posted: November 24, 2021 in Chains, Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. – New York Sports Clubs (NYSC), operator of 68 gyms in the U.S. and Switzerland, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with KettleBell Concepts (KBC) to acquire the company for an undisclosed value. KBC has been a global business-to-business leader for 20+ years in providing high-quality and accredited kettlebell educational programs for health and fitness professionals. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Announces Milestone of 400th Franchise Club Opening
Posted: November 18, 2021 in Chains
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. - Renowned gym chain Crunch Fitness is proud to announce the February 2022 opening of its 400th location in San Angelo, Texas. With this opening, Crunch secures its place as the number one gym brand in the high-value, low-price category. In addition to the highly anticipated opening of its 400th club, Crunch has continued to see rapid expansion in memberships. As of October 2021, Crunch Franchise has exceeded 128% of pre-pandemic membership levels, significantly outpacing the industry at large, with its closest competitor in the space recently announcing a 97% return to pre-pandemic membership. Read More...
HGGC Completes Majority Investment in Planet Fitness Franchise Group PF Atlantic Holdings
Posted: November 18, 2021 in Chains
PALO ALTO, CA - HGGC, a leading middle market private equity firm, announced it has completed a majority investment in PF Atlantic Holdings, a top-15 franchisee within the Planet Fitness health club system. In conjunction with the investment, PF Atlantic Holdings is rebranding as Grand Fitness Partners. Co-founders CEO, David Bidwell, and COO, Scott Linsky, will continue to lead the business and retain a significant minority stake in the business alongside current investor Monogram Capital. Details of the private transaction were not disclosed. Read More...
ClubCorp names Jim Berra Chief Marketing and Innovation Officer
Posted: November 18, 2021 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - ClubCorp has announced that Jim Berra will join the World Leader in Private Clubs as Chief Marketing & Innovation Officer to lead ClubCorp's marketing and innovation efforts across their unmatched portfolio of private clubs. In this newly created role, Berra will oversee the full suite of marketing capabilities, including brand strategy, communications, social and digital media, Web development, consumer insights and product innovation. Read More...
Floyd Mayweather’s Fitness Franchise Plans Expansion in Denver
Posted: November 17, 2021 in Chains
LOS ANGELES, CA - Mayweather Boxing + Fitness, a revolutionary group fitness concept founded by undefeated boxing champion, Floyd Mayweather, is on a mission to expand the franchise into the Denver area. Mayweather Boxing + Fitness plans to open around 20 franchise locations in the Denver area. Mayweather Boxing + Fitness has over 50 locations open or in presale throughout the United States, with multiple locations currently being developed internationally in Russia. Read More...
Planet Fitness Franchisee United PF Partners Expands Presence in Phoenix as an Industry Leader
Posted: November 12, 2021 in Chains
PHOENIX, AZ - United PF Partners, the largest Planet Fitness franchisee, has announced further expansion in Phoenix with two new club openings in early 2022. United PF Partners has plans for continued growth over the next five years to maintain the brand's industry-leading status and the most fitness centers in the Phoenix area. The two new clubs will bring United PF Partners' total to 38 Planet Fitness locations. Read More...
Life Time Brings First-Ever Luxury Athletic Resort and Coworking Destination to Downtown Chicago with Life Time River North at One Chicago
Posted: November 11, 2021 in Chains
CHICAGO, IL - Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. ("Life Time") (NYSE: LTH) is set to bring a first-of-its-kind healthy lifestyle destination to Chicago's River North neighborhood, opening in early 2022. Life Time River North at One Chicago, the city's tallest residential building and sixth tallest in Chicago's skyscape, brings unparalleled amenities to One Chicago residents and the neighborhood at-large, with 126,000+ square feet of luxurious spaces designed for the ultimate healthy lifestyle. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Locations in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Columbia, Missouri
Posted: November 10, 2021 in Chains
BATON ROUGE, LA and COLUMBIA, MO - Crunch Franchise has announced the upcoming opening of Crunch Baton Rouge this winter, a $5 million, 40,000-square-foot fitness facility, with $1 million dollars' worth of state-of-the-art equipment. Crunch Franchise has also announced the upcoming February 2022 opening of Crunch Columbia, a $5 million, 40,000-square-foot fitness facility, with $1 million dollars' worth of state-of-the-art equipment near the University of Missouri. Read More...
In-Shape Raises $100K For Cancer Research
Posted: November 10, 2021 in Chains
STOCKTON, CA - In-Shape Health Clubs, one of California's top community destinations for health and fitness, has announced it successfully reached its goal of raising $100,000 in the month of October for its 7th annual In-Shape Fights Cancer campaign. The money raised will go to local chapters of the American Cancer Society and to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and add to the $476,000 In-Shape previously raised and donated for a total of $576,000. Read More...
9Round Ranked a Top Franchise for Veterans by Entrepreneur Magazine
Posted: November 10, 2021 in Chains
GREENVILLE, S.C. - 9Round Franchising, LLC, has been ranked 60th on Entrepreneur magazine’s 2021 list of Top Franchises for Veterans. This is the fifth consecutive year 9Round has been included on this list, which features a diverse range of franchises that offer advantageous opportunities to military veterans. Read More...
Peter Kent Hired as ClubCorp’s Chief Commercial Officer to Drive Growth
Posted: November 10, 2021 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - ClubCorp – The World Leader in Private Clubs – has announced Peter Kent, known in the industry for his global sales and business development efforts, has joined as its new Chief Commercial Officer focused on continuing the company’s innovative efforts to drive revenue. Read More...
Retro Fitness Launches At-Home Stationary Bike and In-Gym Membership
Posted: November 10, 2021 in Chains
WEST PALM BEACH, FL - Retro Fitness, a leader in high-value, low-price fitness, announced the launch of the Retro Fitness COBRA, an at-home stationary bike, virtual classes and in-gym membership. This marks the brand's entry into the at-home fitness arena and the first national gym to offer a membership that combines both at-home and in-gym fitness experiences. Read More...
Workout Anytime Approves The TireFlip 180 For Clubs Nationwide
Posted: November 6, 2021 in Chains
ALPHARETTA, GA - The renowned fitness chain, Workout Anytime, has officially approved The TireFlip 180 System from The Abs Company as their newest HIIT innovation in their 160+ clubs. The TireFlip 180 system includes: the TireFlip180, a set of weight plates (60lbs) and the Battle Rope ST. Read More...
Xponential Fitness Announces Exclusive Strategic Development Agreement with the Operator of the LA Fitness and City Sports Club Brands
Posted: November 4, 2021 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - Xponential Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: XPOF) (“Xponential” or “the Company”), a curator of leading boutique fitness brands, and Fitness International, LLC, operator of LA Fitness (“LAF”) and City Sports Club (“CSC”), announce an exclusive development agreement. The agreement lays out a minimum development of over 350 franchised locations over five years to add Xponential brands in more than 500 Fitness International locations. This development commitment will afford Xponential Fitness the opportunity to invite existing franchisees who own a studio with an LAF or CSC location within their protected territory to open an Xponential brand studio inside of these locations. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Locations in Winter Springs and East Sarasota, Florida
Posted: November 3, 2021 in Chains
WINTER SPRINGS, FL and EAST SARASOTA, FL - Crunch Franchise has announced the upcoming Spring 2022 opening of Crunch Winter Springs, a multi-million dollar, 25,000-square-foot fitness facility with state-of-the-art fitness equipment in Seminole County. Crunch Franchise has also announced the upcoming Fall 2022 opening of Crunch East Sarasota, a multi-million dollar, 25,000-square-foot fitness facility with state-of-the-art fitness equipment on Florida's Gulf Coast. These new Crunch locations are owned by Vince Julien, Geoff Dyer, Tony Scrimale, and Jeff Dotson, who currently own and operate 34 locations in Florida and Atlanta, and who combined, have built more than 120 Crunch clubs. Read More...
YouFit Gyms Reveals Complete Rebrand and Game-Changing Member Perks to Gyms Nationwide
Posted: November 3, 2021 in Chains
DEERFIELD BEACH, FL - YouFit Gyms, the popular nationwide fitness chain, has announced a company-wide rebrand, including a new name, new personalized services and a renewed commitment to providing top value to members at its traditional low cost. YouFit Gyms, formerly YouFit Health Clubs, is investing more than $20 million to fully update and renovate all 80 facilities in 10 states. In addition, YouFit Gyms will now offer members access to affordable on-site personal training, first-of-its-kind nutritional resources through a new partnership with EatLove, and YouFit On Demand, a series of virtual classes created for at-home workouts, helping to facilitate a hybrid model option for members. Read More...
Brightwood Capital Advisors Anchors Senior Secured Term Loan to Finance Acquisition of Longtime Portfolio Company ECP-PF Holdings Group
Posted: November 1, 2021 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Brightwood Capital Advisors, a leading private credit firm focused on providing capital to growing North American middle-market businesses, announced that it supported the sale of portfolio company ECP-PF Holdings Group, one of the nation's largest Planet Fitness franchisees, to TowerBrook Capital Partners, an international investment management firm. ECP-PF has been a portfolio company of Brightwood since 2012 and has executed several transactions to support the company's growth from a founder-owned, 15-location startup to a 108-location leader in the fitness franchisee sector serving approximately 600,000 members in the United States and Canada. Read More...
Life Time Announces Third Quarter Fiscal 2021 Financial Results
Posted: October 28, 2021 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. ("Life Time" or the "Company") (NYSE: LTH) announced its financial results for the fiscal third quarter ended September 30, 2021. Third Quarter 2021 Results and Prior Year Comparisons: Total revenue increased 66.7% to $385.0 million from $231.0 million. Comparable center sales increased 58.7%. Center memberships increased 16.7% to 668,310 as of September 30, 2021, from 572,811 as of September 30, 2020. Net loss improved to $(45.4) million from $(93.6) million and included tax-effected expenses of $3.2 million related to share-based compensation and $2.0 million primarily related to non-recurring losses incurred on a sale-leaseback of one of our centers. Adjusted EBITDA increased to $47.0 million from $(12.4) million. Read More...
